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Recording Video and Setting Video Recording Menu 

1. Recording video 
After power is turned ON, the DVR enters Video Mode as default, with icon 

  icon will be displayed in the upper-left 

corner of screen. Press the ‘REC/OK’ key to start video recording as long as the correct Micro SD card been inserted into 
the system. During recording, the red icon 

  flashes.   

[Note]   

-  When the DVR  is mounted on the windshield with car charger connected, it will power ON and start recording 
automatically once car ignition is turned on. 
2. Video Setup Options   
Press  and hold  the  ‘UP’ button to enter the Video Setup Menu. Press the REC/OK button to enter the different video 
settings.   

Resolution

: 1080P (30fps) / 720P (60fps) 

Seamless

 (Loop Recording): Off / 1min / 3min / 5min. Select this option to store and cycle the video files by 1 minute, 3 

minute or 5 minute recordings per section. 

Date Stamp

: On/Off. Select to stamp the date and time on video screen as watermark. 

Motion Detection

: On/Off. The DVR can be set to record ONLY when motion is detected. This can be useful while your 

car is parked. In this mode, the DVR will record automatically after sensing motion and continue recording for 10 seconds 
afterward. The DVR will return to standby mode if no other motion is detected. 
 

Taking Photos and Photo Setup Menu

 

1. Take Photos 

Press the power key to enter video recording mode as default. Press the “Mode” button to enter Photo mode. The 

  

icon will be displayed on the upper-left corner of the LCD screen.   
Then, hold the DVR firmly, press REC/OK key to take photos. Photos will be stored into memory card automatically. 
2. Set Photo Menu 
Hold the DVR firmly and press “OK” on the LCD screen or press “REC/OK” button to take photos. Photos will be stored into 
SD card automatically. 

Resolution

: 12M / 10M / 8M / 5M / 2M 

Exposure

: EV -2.1 / -1.0 / 0.0 / +1.0 / +2.1 

 
Playback Mode 

 

1. Browse Files 
After the DVR  powers ON  and enters Video Recording  mode, press the “MODE” button  twice to  enter the PLAYBACK 
mode. Press the “UP/DOWN” button to browse through the video files or Photo files.   

[Note]

 If the File Type (in System Setting) is selected for “VIDEO”, then only VIDEO files (loop recording files) are available 

in PLAYBACK mode. If file type is selected for “EVENT”, then only emergency video files  (from G-sensor or SOS)  are 
available in PLAYBACK mode. If the file type is selected for “PHOTO” then only photo files are available to browse in 
PLAYBACK mode. 
2. Delete and Protect 
In playback mode, Press the “MENU” key to view the “

Delete”

 and “

Protection Lock” 

options. Press the “UP/DOWN” and 

“REC/OK” to navigate and select the options “Delete the current” and “Delete All”. Press the “REC/OK” button to select 
your option. You may add a lock to the file. Locked files are protected files that cannot be deleted until unlocking it. 

Summary of Contents for DR-170

Page 1: ... system records in HD 1080P and the recordings are stored on a Micro SD card 32GM max which can be retrieved from the system or the unit itself to view the video files The unit can have the time and date programmed into it and will display the time and date of each recording The system also has a built in 1 5 color LCD screen for on site playback of the recordings and a built in microphone for aud...

Page 2: ...t The DVR will power on automatically and enter standby mode The red indicator light will turn on to indicate that the unit is charging 2 Connect DVR to computer via USB cable The DVR will power on automatically and enter an option menu letting you select between Mass Storage MSDC and PC Cam Press UP DOWN to choose the desired mode and REC OK to select the option The system will then start chargin...

Page 3: ...utomatically When the ignition turns off or when the car charger is disconnected the DVR will turn OFF automatically within 10 seconds as per setting System Setup In Video or Photo mode press and hold UP button to enter menu interface DOWN REC OK button to enter the System Setup G Sensor On Off When G sensor is ON DVR will protect and lock the current video once G sensor been triggered by instant ...

Page 4: ... Setup Menu 1 Take Photos Press the power key to enter video recording mode as default Press the Mode button to enter Photo mode The icon will be displayed on the upper left corner of the LCD screen Then hold the DVR firmly press REC OK key to take photos Photos will be stored into memory card automatically 2 Set Photo Menu Hold the DVR firmly and press OK on the LCD screen or press REC OK button ...

Page 5: ...nload all photos and videos NOTE To watch recorded videos please transfer videos from the SD card to the computer This DVR is compatible with Windows XP Windows 7 and Windows 8 Operating system as well as Apple OSX operating systems PC CAM Connect the DVR to your computer while the DVR system is powered off and the display will show 2 options MSDC PC CAM PC CAM allows you to use the DVR as a web c...

Page 6: ...s 120 A class Glass lens OSD language English Russian Chinese etc Video resolution 1080P 30fps 720P 60fps Video format H 264 codec AVI Photo size 12M 10M 8M 5M 2M Photo format JPEG Memory card Micro SD card support from 4GB 32GB C4 C10 Microphone Speaker Built in Power frequency 50Hz 60Hz TV output NTSC PAL USB port Mini USB 2 0 Power supply Car charger DC12V 24V adapt to 5V 1000mA Battery 3 7V 35...

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